66-Year-Old Cleaning Woman Decapitated in Tainan Clinic Elevator Accident
A 66-year-old cleaning woman, surnamed Su, was found decapitated and deceased at a clinic in Tainan's East District around noon on the 19th, in what appears to be a horrific elevator accident. Initial police investigation suggests no foul play or external forces were involved. The city's Labor Affairs Bureau has been notified to conduct a thorough investigation into the cause.
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(CNA, by Yang Ssu-jui, Tainan, May 19) A cleaning staff member is suspected to have been killed in an elevator accident at a clinic in Tainan City's East District at noon today. A 66-year-old woman, surnamed Su, was found decapitated and was clearly deceased. Police have preliminarily ruled out homicide or external intervention and have notified the city's Labor Affairs Bureau and other units to conduct an in-depth investigation.
The Tainan City Fire Department received a report at 12:21 PM that a suspected elevator accident had occurred inside a clinic in the East District. They dispatched two vehicles and five firefighters to the scene. Upon arrival, they discovered a female who was decapitated and clearly deceased. She was not transported to a hospital, and the scene was secured. Police subsequently cordoned off the area for investigation.
According to the initial understanding of police and fire personnel, an elevator malfunction is suspected. Clinic staff heard an unusual noise and went to investigate, finding the 66-year-old Mrs. Su, who was responsible for the clinic's cleaning, with her body on the second floor and her head on the first floor. It is believed that the accident occurred while Mrs. Su was riding the elevator alone, with no signs of homicide or external forces. Police have notified the city's Labor Affairs Bureau and other units for a detailed investigation to clarify the circumstances.
Mrs. Su's family rushed to the scene to assist after being notified. Her husband stated that she had a restless personality and, although the family had no financial pressure, she took on several cleaning jobs. She had been responsible for cleaning this clinic for about seven or eight years. He said they will now wait for the prosecutor's examination and ensure the funeral arrangements are handled properly, leaving the rest to the relevant authorities. (Editor: Li Hsi-chang) 1150519
The Tainan City Fire Department received a report at 12:21 PM that a suspected elevator accident had occurred inside a clinic in the East District. They dispatched two vehicles and five firefighters to the scene. Upon arrival, they discovered a female who was decapitated and clearly deceased. She was not transported to a hospital, and the scene was secured. Police subsequently cordoned off the area for investigation.
According to the initial understanding of police and fire personnel, an elevator malfunction is suspected. Clinic staff heard an unusual noise and went to investigate, finding the 66-year-old Mrs. Su, who was responsible for the clinic's cleaning, with her body on the second floor and her head on the first floor. It is believed that the accident occurred while Mrs. Su was riding the elevator alone, with no signs of homicide or external forces. Police have notified the city's Labor Affairs Bureau and other units for a detailed investigation to clarify the circumstances.
Mrs. Su's family rushed to the scene to assist after being notified. Her husband stated that she had a restless personality and, although the family had no financial pressure, she took on several cleaning jobs. She had been responsible for cleaning this clinic for about seven or eight years. He said they will now wait for the prosecutor's examination and ensure the funeral arrangements are handled properly, leaving the rest to the relevant authorities. (Editor: Li Hsi-chang) 1150519